Transferable Skills Assessment

Excellent 3 Good 2 Poor 1

Verbal Communication Skills Present ideas effectively in speeches or lecture Speak well in public appearances Participate in group discussions and teams Interview people to obtain information Confront and express opinions without offending Debate ideas with others Sell ideas, products or services Persuade/influence others to a certain point of view Perform and entertain before groups Written Communication Skills Prepare and write logically written reports Prepare revisions of written material Edit and proofread written material Write copy for marketing materials Demonstrate expertise in grammar and style Write case studies Write technical language, reports, manuals Training/Consulting Skills Teach, advise, coach, empower others Facilitate a group Consult and recommend solutions Assess learning styles and respond accordingly Develop educational curriculum and materials Use a variety of media for presentation Explain difficult ideas, complex topics Write well organized and documented reports

Problem Solving Skills Anticipate problems before they occur Define problems and identify apparent causes Identify possible solutions Handle several problems simultaneously Develop plans to implement solutions Facilitate identifying problems and evaluating solutions with team members Critical Thinking Skills Identify quickly and accurately critical issues Define parameters of a problem Take given premises and reason to conclusion Apply appropriate criteria to strategies and action plans Create innovative solutions to problems Analyze the relationships of events and ideas from several perspectives

Customer Relations Skills Demonstrate patience with difficult people Show sensitivity to others feelings Offer support Listen actively to understand others point of view Assist others to make decisions Employ tactfulness Deal effectively with conflict Analytical Skills Compare and evaluate information Investigate clues Study data or behavior for meaning and solutions Write analysis of study and research Analyze quantitative, physical and/or scientific data Formulate insightful and relevant questions Systematize information and results Research Skills Gather information from a number of sources Utilize electronic search methods Identify appropriate information sources Search written, oral and technological information Compile numerical and statistical data Interview primary sources Classify and sort information into categories Planning and Organization Skills Identify and organize tasks or information Develop a plan and set objectives Set up and keep time schedules Develop realistic goals and actions to attain them Anticipate problems and respond with solutions Create efficient systems Arrange correct sequence of information and actions Coordinate people, activities and details Create guidelines for implementing an action Follow through, insure completion of a task Interpersonal Relations Process human interactions, understand others Anticipate peoples needs and reactions Create positive, hospitable environment Listen carefully to communications Encourage, empower, advocate for people Convey a sense of humor Promote a sense of fairness Express feelings appropriately Facilitate conflict management

Excellent 3

Good 2

Poor 1

Coaching/Mentoring Counsel, advise, consult, guide others Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and patience Help people make their own decisions Help others improve health and welfare Listen empathically and with objectivity Coach, guide, encourage individuals to achieve goals Mediate peace between conflicting parties Facilitate self-awareness in others Leadership Skills Envision the future and lead change Set goals and determine courses of action Motivate/inspire others to achieve common goals Create innovative solutions to complex problems Communicate well with all levels of the organization Take risks, make hard decisions, be decisive Negotiate terms and conditions Develop and mentor talent Foster a sense of ownership in employees Management Skills Manage personnel, projects and time simultaneously Delegate responsibility and review performance Develop and facilitate work teams Facilitate conflict management Provide training for development of staff Adjust plans/procedures for the unexpected Communicate well with diverse groups Financial Calculate, perform mathematical computations Work with precision with numerical data Keep accurate and complete financial records Perform accounting functions and procedures Compile data and apply statistical analysis Create computer generated charts for presentation Use computer software for records and analysis Forecast, estimate expenses and income Appraise and analyze costs Create and justify organization's budget to others Creativity and Innovation Visualize concepts and results Intuit strategies and solutions Brainstorm and make use of group synergy Invent products through experimentation Express ideas through art form Remember faces, accurate spatial memory

Excellent 3

Good 2

Poor 1

Team and Collaborative Skills Motivate team members to work toward common goals Understand strengths and weaknesses of members Use strengths to build team development Support and acknowledge others for reaching goals

In the space below, insert your skills ratings Excellent Verbal Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Training/Consulting Skills Problem Solving Skills Critical Thinking Skills Customer Relations Skills Analytical Skills Research Skills Planning and Organization Skills Interpersonal Relations Coaching/Mentoring Leadership Skills Management Skills Financial Creativity and Innovation Team and Collaborative Skills Good Poor